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Arsenal secures 3-0 victory over Manchester City in Community Shield

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Arsenal secures 3-0 victory over Manchester City in Community Shield
Summary

Arsenal faced Manchester City at Principality Stadium on August 16, securing a 3-0 win in the Community Shield final. Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring in the first minute, followed by Kai Havertz in the 28th minute. Martin Odegaard added a third goal shortly after halftime, solidifying Arsenal's dominant performance. The defeat marked a disappointing outing for Manchester City, who struggled to contain Arsenal's offense throughout the match.

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By the Numbers
  • •Game held at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
  • •Arsenal took the lead in the first minute through Riccardo Calafiori.
  • •Kai Havertz scored Arsenal's second goal in the 28th minute.
  • •Martin Odegaard scored Arsenal's third goal in the 48th minute.
  • •Manchester City disappointed with their performance, conceding three goals.
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Manchester City clashed heads with Arsenal at Principality Stadium earlier today as they looked to earn a good result in the Community Shield final. The Mancunian club made a poor start to the game an...

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Arsenal faced off against Manchester City at Principality Stadium earlier today as they hoped to earn a good result in the Community Shield final. The Gunners made a bright start to the game and got t...

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